Bob Saget's Widow Kelly Rizzo Shares Heartbreaking Details From the Day He Died

"It Was the Worst Day of My Life," Rizzo said on her podcast

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:36pm

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Kelly Rizzo, the widow of comedian Bob Saget, opened up about the heartbreaking day her husband passed away in 2022. On her podcast "Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo," she recounted the shock, support from friends, and learning of his passing from a security guard at the hotel where he was found dead. Rizzo described the agony of not knowing what happened and the moment she fell to the floor screaming when she received the tragic news. She also shared how the Full House cast rallied around her in the aftermath, finding comfort in their shared grief and Saget's comedic legacy.

Why it matters

Bob Saget's sudden death at the age of 65 was a major loss for the entertainment world and his many fans. Rizzo's raw and emotional account provides insight into the personal devastation she experienced and the outpouring of support from Saget's beloved Full House co-stars, highlighting the tight-knit nature of the show's cast and crew.

The details

Rizzo recounted how the day before his death, Saget had a successful stand-up show in Orlando, feeling like he was "on top of the world." The next morning, when Rizzo couldn't reach him, the hotel conducted a wellness check and informed her that paramedics had arrived, but then left. It was a security guard who ultimately delivered the heartbreaking news that Saget had passed away. Rizzo described falling to the floor, "screaming like an animal" upon hearing the devastating news. She then had to call Saget's ex-wife to inform their three daughters of his death.

  • On the evening of January 8, 2022, Bob Saget performed a stand-up show in Orlando, Florida.
  • The next morning on January 9, 2022, Saget was found dead in his hotel room at the Ritz Carlton in Orlando.

The players

Kelly Rizzo

Bob Saget's widow and host of the "Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo" podcast.

Bob Saget

Beloved comedian and actor, best known for his role as Danny Tanner on the sitcom "Full House."

Candace Cameron Bure

Actress who played D.J. Tanner on "Full House" and was one of the first to arrive at Rizzo's house after Saget's death.

John Stamos

Actor who played Uncle Jesse on "Full House" and was devastated upon learning the news of Saget's passing.

Lori Loughlin

Actress who played Aunt Becky on "Full House" and came to support Rizzo after Saget's death.

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What they’re saying

“I remember just falling on the floor and just like riving on the ground and screaming like an animal...just screaming 'no, no, no.'”

— Kelly Rizzo (Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo)

“I call Stamos [confirming the news] and he just starts screaming and falls to the ground.”

— Kelly Rizzo (Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo)

What’s next

Rizzo continues to honor Saget's memory and legacy through her podcast and other projects, while the Full House cast remains a supportive community for her in the aftermath of his passing.

The takeaway

Bob Saget's sudden death devastated his wife Kelly Rizzo and the close-knit Full House family, but their shared grief and commitment to preserving Saget's comedic spirit have provided comfort during this difficult time.